Properly caring for your cat or kitten is essential to both its well being and yours. Here are answers from an expert to 80 of the most commonly asked questions by new and experienced cat parents. Owning a cat can seem easy. They clean themselves, use the litter box in a more or less hygienic way, and probably even know how to open doors themselves. What more do you possibly need to know to be a great cat mom or dad? Properly caring for your cat can be confusing. Many cat owners rush to see their veterinarian if they notice a slight change in the behavior of their kitty. While in some instances the vet might need to intervene, most of those times the changes are not really a dire cause for concern. But when exactly is the right time to make a call to the vet? Dr. Wexler-Mitchell is the owner and founder of The Cat Care Clinic and specializes in the intense care of our feline friends. She has created a handbook that will be able to solve all of the problems faced by cat owners. The book educates cat owners on what to do in a wide variety of situations. Whether you're just starting out as a cat owner or you've owned cats pretty much your whole life, this in-depth book will assist you in properly caring for your cat's health and well-being in an easy manner! Here are simple explanations from a veterinarian that will debunk various cat myths, explain the conditions that young and old cats might develop, help you avoid many unnecessary trips to the vet, and explain when you absolutely must take a trip to the vet's office. It covers almost all the questions that you might ask and will assure you that you are giving the best possible care to your beloved kitty!
Dr. Wexler-Mitchell is the owner and founder of The Cat Care Clinic, a feline only veterinary hospital in Orange, CA. She received an undergraduate degree in biology from Cornell University and her D.V.M. degree from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. In 1995 Dr. Wexler-Mitchell became board certified in feline practice-one of 25 charter diplomates. She is a former president of the Academy of Feline Medicine and served on the board of The American Association of Feline Practitioners. She was a member of the panel that created the AAFP Feline Behavior Guidelines.
Dr. Wexler-Mitchell is a member of other veterinary organizations including AVMA, AAHA, SCVMA, and the CVMA. She was a contributing editor to Cat Fancy magazine for 15 years and has written three books: The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Healthy Cat, Ask the Vet for Cats, and Guide to a Healthy Cat. Dr. Wexler-Mitchell has appeared on TV and radio, and has a regular newspaper column in The Orange County Register.
